Lead Traffic Engineer

Overview

Lead traffic engineer managing design, analysis, and client coordination for transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical analysis
• traffic modelling
• software review
• lead engineer
• business development
• client interaction

Tasks

-Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. -Provide technical analysis for a wide range of transportation infrastructure and land development projects. -Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (civil, structural, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects. -Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. -Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and DOT authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded road and transportation improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. -Function as a Lead Traffic Engineer for projects in Ohio and other Midwest states, as needed. -Perform technical review of Synchro, TransModeler, and other traffic engineering analysis software. -Work cooperatively with clients and existing staff to expand the traffic engineering team. -Perform a range of marketing and business development activities, including outreach and coordination with existing and potential clients, identifying and leading pursuits, developing technical proposals, and interfacing through professional organizations.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• synchro
• transmodeler
• master's
• engineer license

What You Bring

-Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD is desirable. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Working knowledge of appropriate Federal Highway Administration, AASHTO, state DOT, and other relevant guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the AASHTO Green Book, and the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide. -Ability to manage staff to effectively deliver projects on deadlines, including managing multiple staff working on multiple projects. -Master’s Degree in Engineering. -Ability to train and mentor younger staff in the profession of traffic engineering. -Engineer license required. -Remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices. -Ability to establish partnerships with internal and external project management, client representatives, government agencies, and other organizations. -Knowledge of traffic engineering tools, including Highway Capacity Manual/Highway Capacity Software, Synchro/SimTraffic, TransModeler, and other equivalent modeling and analysis tools. -Positive attitude and people skills that constitute a team player. -PTOE Certification is desirable -Ability to market the skills of the traffic and transportation engineering practice. -Knowledge of traffic control device design, including developing plans, specifications and estimates for construction projects. -7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience. -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline. -Ability to work in a corporate environment, communicating with a wide range of professional skill sets.

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